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Evan Gilyard led all Miners with 20 points.

Owls slice Miners for first win in conference play

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 11, 2018

It was a game of firsts for the Florida Atlantic Owls after they ran away with a 73-66 win over the struggling Miners. It marked the first time that the Owls had won a conference game this year, breaking a six-game losing streak. It was also the first...

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Junior guard Najala Howell looks to make a pass around Charlotte's defense.

UTEP women come back from 15-point deficit to beat Charlotte

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 11, 2018

From what was an ugly start, the UTEP women’s basketball team was able to comeback and claim the win using a 23-6 third quarter to push past Charlotte, 67-58, in UTEP’s Conference USA home opener and first home game since Dec. 2. The Miners (11-5,...

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Justin Timberlake's album "Man of the Woods" comes out on Feb 2. Photo courtesy his Facebook page.

Most anticipated albums in 2018

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 11, 2018

Set album dates: Justin Timberlake, 'Man of the Woods" (Feb. 2) Headlining the Super Bowl and coming out with a new album—2018 has JT’s name all over it. “Man of the Woods” will mark Timberlake’s fifth solo album in his multi-talented...

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Reggie Mitchell (above) calls out a play during a football game with Arkansas in 2017.

UTEP football adds Mitchell, Waters, Tuiasosopo and Rebstock to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 10, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced the addition of running backs coach Reggie Mitchell, inside wide receivers coach Jake Waters, defensive line/defensive tackles coach Mike Tuiasosopo and cornerbacks coach Remington Rebstock to the staff on...

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Jennifer Han (right) became El Paso’s first boxing world champion in front of 1,500 fans at Southwest University Park on Apr. 30, 2016.

Han vs Crespo upcoming fight moved to February

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

El Paso's World Champion Jennifer Han and No. 1 World Ranked Lizbeth Crespo's fight that was originally scheduled for Jan. 27, has officially been moved to the Feb. 17, at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso. The fight will be the co-main event to Victor...

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UTEP football adds three to coaching staff

UTEP football adds three to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced secondary/safeties coach Keith Burns, director of player development/high school relations Barrick Nealy and wide receivers coach Scotty Ohara to the staff on Monday. This comes after offensive coordinator...

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UTEP football coaches address media after a stretch of recruiting efforts

UTEP football coaches address media after a stretch of recruiting efforts

Mike Flores, Reporter January 4, 2018

“UTEP is a sleeping giant. There’s so many advantages of being here." These were the words from UTEP’s new offensive coordinator Mike Canales that echoed through the Larry K. Durham Center as a new era of Miners football has been set in place. Today,...

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Trey Wade finished the night with a career high 16 points.

Strong second half lifts UTEP past Rice 80-62

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter December 30, 2017

The UTEP men’s basketball team closed out 2017 on a high-note, outscoring a struggling Rice Owls team by 20 (51-31) in the second half to secure a 80-62 win on Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. With the victory, the Miners (6-8, 1-1 C-USA)...

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Women's basketball wins second straight on California road trip

Women’s basketball wins second straight on California road trip

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 30, 2017

Najala Howell set a career-high with 23 points while Tamara Seda notched her second straight double-double (21 points, 14 rebounds) to help the UTEP women’s basketball team defeat UC Riverside 73-62 on the road Saturday night. The Miners (9-4) had...

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NC State running back Nyheim Hines scored three touchdowns as he led his team to victory.

Wolfpack hang on to beat emotional Sun Devils 52-31 in Hyundai Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Contributor December 29, 2017

Although there were a few defensive lapses, untimely penalties and the occasional mesmerizing play to keep the Arizona State Sun Devils in Friday afternoon’s Sun Bowl, the North Carolina State Wolfpack looked the better team from start to finish in...

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins avoids NC State defender Shawn Boone.

Arizona State pounded on the ground as NC State sets rushing record

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter December 29, 2017

North Carolina State ran for a Hyundai Sun Bowl record six rushing touchdowns on their way to a 52-31 victory over Arizona State. NC State bullied their way for six rushing scores today, with three different running backs each scoring. NC State’s...

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Keith Frazier covers his mouth after Paul Thomas missed a game winning shot.

Miners fall in conference opener to North Texas

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief December 28, 2017

The Miners' seven-game win streak against North Texas came to a grueling end on Thursday evening, as they fell 63-62 in the final seconds to the Mean Green to start Conference-USA play. With the win, North Texas clinched its first ever win in the Don...

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